The United General Association of Macao Community Volunteers hosted its “Winter Warmth 2023” event on 25 February, organizing 430 volunteers to deliver “fortune bags” to about 220 elderly users of Peng On Tung, an emergency call service for seniors. The event promotes caring for the elderly and understanding of the living conditions of a variety of walks of life in society.
“Winter Warmth 2023” was sponsored by the Bank of China, Nam Kwong (Group) Co Ltd and Tai Fung Bank. The Macao Community Youth Volunteers Development Association, a strategic partner of Macau CSR, also participated in this event.
On the day of the event the 430 volunteers visited approximately 220 elderly Peng On Tung users in Macau peninsula and Coloane, delivering fortune bags.
Volunteers participating in the activity took the opportunity to chat and interact with the elders and learned about their living conditions, allowing all participants to build a sense of belonging to the community.
The United General Association of Macao Community Volunteers said that the event has been held for ten years, and the responses of the participants over the years have been consistently enthusiastic. It is hoped the young people who participated will build connections through their volunteer activities and continue to care for needy groups in the community.
